HOMEMADE ANGEL FOOD CAKE
PREP TIME
30 mins
30 mins
COOK TIME
45 mins
45 mins
TOTAL TIME
1 hour 15 mins
1 hour 15 mins
Author: An Italian in my kitchen
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 8
Serves: 8
INGREDIENTS
1 cup flour (120 grams)
¼ teaspoon salt (1.4 grams)
1¼ cups sugar (divided) (281 grams)
8 egg whites (room temperature)
½ teaspoon lemon juice (2.36 grams)
1 teaspoon vanilla (5 ml)
1 cup flour (120 grams)
¼ teaspoon salt (1.4 grams)
1¼ cups sugar (divided) (281 grams)
8 egg whites (room temperature)
½ teaspoon lemon juice (2.36 grams)
1 teaspoon vanilla (5 ml)
FROSTING
2 cups whipping (or whole) cream (approximately) (480 grams)
fine sugar to taste
berries of choice
2 cups whipping (or whole) cream (approximately) (480 grams)
fine sugar to taste
berries of choice
INSTRUCTIONS
Pre-heat oven to 350° (175° celisius).
Pre-heat oven to 350° (175° celisius).
Sift together flour, salt and ¼ cup sugar 3 times.
In a large bowl beat egg whites, lemon juice and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form, gradually add the 1 cup sugar (a little at a time), continue beating until stiff peaks form (don't over beat).
Fold in flour (quarter cup at a time), gently fold until combined (do not over fold).
Spoon into ungreased 9 inch tube pan. Gently cut through batter with a metal knife to eliminate air bubbles.
Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pan upside down.
Remove from pan and frost with whipped cream (whip cream with a couple of tablespoons of sugar (if desired) until stiff, top with fresh berries or fruit. Enjoy!
